What ID is accepted at a TSA checkpoint?
The short answer
Adults 18 and older must show valid ID at the TSA checkpoint. TSA accepts REAL ID cards, passports, trusted traveler cards and other documents on its list. Children under 18 do not need ID for domestic flights.
IDs on the TSA list
TSA says the list can change without notice, so check it again before you travel.
- State-issued REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card
- State-issued Enhanced Driver's License or Enhanced ID card
- U.S. passport and U.S. passport card
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs for dependents
- Permanent resident card and border crossing card
- Federally recognized Tribal photo ID, including Enhanced Tribal Cards
- Foreign government-issued passport
- Canadian provincial driver's license
Mobile and digital IDs
TSA accepts certain mobile driver's licenses from states approved for federal use. The mDL must be based on a REAL ID, EDL or EID.
TSA also lists Apple Digital ID, Clear ID, Google ID pass and Samsung ID with CLEAR as digital IDs accepted as part of ongoing testing. The ConfirmID FAQ says you must also bring your physical ID to the checkpoint.
Expired ID, children and names
TSA currently accepts expired ID up to two years after expiration, for the listed forms of ID.
TSA does not require children under 18 to show ID within the United States. An unaccompanied minor with TSA PreCheck must show an acceptable ID to get expedited screening. Contact the airline about its own ID rules for under 18s.
Name suffixes such as Jr. may differ between boarding pass and ID. TSA treats that as an acceptable variation.
Sources: TSA: Acceptable identification, TSA: ConfirmID FAQs. Read 5 November 2026. Rules and fees change, so check the official page before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is a passport accepted for domestic flights?
Yes. Both U.S. and foreign government-issued passports are on the TSA list.
Is a temporary driver's license accepted?
No. TSA says a temporary driver's license is not acceptable.
Does my child need ID to fly in the US?
TSA does not require it for children under 18 on domestic trips. Check your airline's own rules.
Can I use an expired ID?
TSA says it currently accepts expired ID up to two years after expiration for the listed ID types.
What if I have none of these IDs?
You can pay $45 for TSA ConfirmID. TSA will try to verify your identity but cannot guarantee it.